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He is much more than the Chairman of in Mariwala’s gambit for supremacy. His
RPG Group, and beyond just being among vision and keen awareness to learn ensures
the 100 richest Indians, he has what it takes a sweet spot for Marico in the FMCG space.
to stay on top of his game. But it hasn’t been a smooth sail. “Your
“One of my proudest achievements has degree is not your education,” he says, and
been commissioning public sculptures continues: “Entrepreneurs lay so much
in Mumbai. These works, designed by emphasis on having this one grand vision
renowned artists, now stand as cultural for their ventures. I’ve always believed
landmarks across the city. Public art otherwise. With time, I’ve evolved my
has the power to elevate our collective vision. This has always enabled us to
experience of a city, offering moments of explore newer opportunities.”
reflection in the midst of our busy lives,”
says Goenka. 17 Sanjiv Goenka, 64, Industrialist
A self-confessed ‘happiness addict’, The RPSG Group used to
Goenka’s concern on India being ranked be dependent on the power
126th on the Global Happiness Index got sector which contributed
him over 96k views. It shows that India’s to 80% of the company’s
youth want to be heard and Goenka is revenues. Today, CESC has
lending his ears for ideas to help rectify this been restructured into four
situation. separate companies.
Goenka inspires and invigorates through Steering the conglomerate’s expansion into
his tweets and his growing following diverse sectors has revealed his strategic
indicates that he influences a massive acumen and business resilience.
number of people across ages and His ownership of IPL and ISL teams
demographics. reflects his passion for sports. With a net
worth of 3.49 billion USD, his economic
16 Harsh Mariwala, 68, Industrialist might is significant, complemented by
Harsh Mariwala, the philanthropic endeavours aimed at social
Founder and Chairman welfare and education. Goenka’s leadership
of Marico Limited, was and strategic acumen has not only expanded
honoured with the the group’s horizons but contributed to
Lifetime Achievement the steady growth of the Indian economy.
Award at the Mint India His most recent foray is in the field of
Investment Summit 2024. “I am humbled media where he is bringing in a slew of
to have been honoured with the Lifetime international titles to the country.
Achievement Award at the Mint India He is quoted as saying: “The way I see
Investment Summit 2024. Looking back it, my business can be defined into two
on my journey with Marico fills me with categories: one was what I inherited and
immense gratitude. It is only because of the the other is what I have done with the
hard work, dedication, and passion of the inheritance.” Indeed.
entire Marico team over the decades.”
Constant innovation in thinking and finding 18 Anand Mahindra, 69, Industrialist
unique solutions are permanent fixtures Anand Mahindra certainly had a
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